Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Outpatient Preventative Subspecialty

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

A Brief Overview 

We are seeking a part time Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Preventive Cardiology Program. The NP will provide care across three specialized programs: the Lipid Clinic, Hypertension and Vascular Evaluation Program, and the Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Program. All three clinics focus on cardiovascular health-promotion and patient populations include patients with genetic dyslipidemias, hypertension, solid organ transplants, and pediatric obesity.  Responsibilities include comprehensive patient evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, exercise physiologists and a clinic dietician.

This position includes clinical time at both our main hospital campus and satellite suburban locations. There will be opportunities to contribute to research as well as QI initiatives.

The part time schedule will be day shifts (either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm), with 5 shifts bi-weekly (3 shifts one week, and 2 the other). The specific weekdays will be determined by the team's scheduling needs. No weekends, no holidays, no call is expected in this position.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. 
 
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. 
 

Responsibilities 

• Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care. 

• Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process. 

• Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members. 

• Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.  

• Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice. 

 

Education 

• Required: Master's degree- Nursing 

• Preferred: Doctorate- Nursing 

 

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities 

• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively 

 

Licenses and Certifications 

• Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board  

• Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board 

• Required (upon hire): Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty